Discussing Addiction
The Minimalist Mindset: A Cycle of Consumerism
A big part of society and culture in the 21st Century is consumerism. Everyone shops, whether that be online or going to your local high street, and we all often fall into the culture of ‘this is great, I need it!’, but how much of this is consumerism, and does this, in turn, make us…
Read MoreNational Recovery Month 2024
Celebrating Strength, Hope, and Community September is once again National Recovery Month. A dedicated time to raise awareness of substance addiction and mental health disorders, with a focus on celebrating the power of recovery and supporting those in their current journey to healing. National Recovery Month Legacy The National Recovery Month began in 1989 and…
Read MoreHow Long Will I Be in Addiction Recovery?
When an individual attends treatment for a substance or behavioural addiction, treatment can last anywhere from 7 days to 30 days +. However, recovery is not the same as an addiction treatment. This is because recovery is defined as a process when an individual stops abusing any addictive substances or behaviours and changes their lifestyle…
Read MoreWhat To Expect from Addiction Group Therapy
Finding Strength in a Shared Journey At New Leaf Recovery, overcoming addiction is a challenging journey for all clients; often this can require a varied approach to treatment and rehabilitation. Addiction group therapy is one of the methods of rehabilitation offered at New Leaf Recovery; it a powerful tool that can have a significant impact…
Read MoreHow to Support a Recovering Addict
In case you are getting ready to support a recovering addict that is currently under on their way to sobriety, there may be a feel things to consider in order to offer them the best support possible. The process of getting to sobriety may not be easy, and therefore, having a supportive network outside rehab…
Read MoreA Day in The Life at New Leaf Recovery: What to Expect in Rehab
Choosing to start rehabilitative therapy can be a daunting experience; it takes a great deal of strength and courage to take that first step towards helping yourself or a loved one overcome an addiction. That’s why here at New Leaf, we aim to make our rehabilitative treatment plans as caring and flexible as possible. Whilst…
Read MoreHow Soccer AM Star ‘Tubes’ Overcame His Alcohol Addiction
Few would have suspected that whilst cracking jokes and owning the stage on Sky Sports’ popular football show Soccer AM, that Peter Dale, known for his TV character ‘Tubes’, was secretly battling a crippling alcohol addiction. On the 30th May 2024, Peter reached 8 years of sobriety, stating that giving up alcohol was the best…
Read MoreRedefining Our Understanding of Addiction
The term ‘addiction’ is used in a number of different contexts, often associating behaviour or activity with negativity and as a constant in someone’s lifestyle. In an ever changing world, it is vital that we redefine our understanding of addiction, what this means, what it looks like in a practical context today and how we…
Read MoreImpact of the Pandemic on Addiction
The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented struggles for countries around the world. The impact rippled through every aspect of society, including mental health and addiction. At New Leaf Recovery, we’ve witnessed first-hand the profound effects the pandemic has had on individuals battling addiction. From increased substance abuse to a surge in behavioural addictions, the toll has…
Read MoreElton John’s Story with Addiction
Sir Elton John is one of the music industries most renowned and influential artists of all time, starting his music career in 1969 at the age of 22 years old. In the decades since then, he has sold more than 300 million record globally, won 5 Grammy Awards and has had over 50 hits in…
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